Madrid R3: Rafael Nadal vs. John Isner

[dmt]

nice to see nadal using the dropshot again.

 

[Speranza]

Watson: In the meantime, it looks like Sir Almagro may be heading into the next round, and easier than I'd have imagined...

 

[deltox]

I think Isner is going 2 be my American fav once Andy Roddick retires. This guy has massive holes in his game but I like his style.

if he can improve fitness and footwork, the rest i can live with. i love his net game, hope it becomes more prominant in the future.

 

[NamRanger]

Isner's groundstrokes are much more powerful than Young, and his volleys are much better. Young moves better and that is pretty much it.

He certainly doesn't move much better, because Isner can move for a guy his size.

 

[niff]

I can't take him seriously now someone mentioned the "bambi on ice" image.

 

[swordtennis]

if he can improve fitness and footwork, the rest i can live with. i love his net game, hope it becomes more prominant in the future.

Wow. Just maybe he can hone his strong points and do damage on the Grass and USO? America might have a GS's champ again? One can only hope...

 

[shadows]

He certainly doesn't move much better, because Isner can move for a guy his size.

I think the technical term is lumber

 

[Bud]

Dang... Rafa in GOD mode

 

[niff]

Solid break from rafa. 2-1.

 

[dmt]

nice passing shot by Nadal. Up a set and no up 2-1

 

[MichaelNadal]

WHAT a BP!!!

 

[vortex1]

Amazing passing shots by Nadal.

 

[sillymonkey]

woohoo, great game by rafa to break!

 

[deltox]

wow great break point by nadal, from an isner fan, that was awesome

 

[deltox]

Wow. Just maybe he can hone his strong points and do damage on the Grass and USO? America might have a GS's champ again? One can only hope...

i see him only having an outsiders chance at wimbledon, but anything is possible

 

[CMM]

That fist pump will look great in the photos. I can't wait to see it on the upcoming "Nadal has gained muscle mass" thread.

 

[niff]

Lawl, don't be a child John.

 

[MichaelNadal]

That fist pump will look great in the photos. I can't wait to see it on the upcoming "Nadal has gained muscle mass" thread.

So true. :twisted:

 

[KeithL]

i see him only having an outsiders chance at wimbledon, but anything is possible

He didn't play Wimbledon last year, so it's hard to tell if his game will transfer well to grass, I do hope so.

 

[swordtennis]

i see him only having an outsiders chance at wimbledon, but anything is possible

Yeah I was debating Wimbledon. But USO is still fast and he does good on Hard courts. Isner's arm looks worn out now. He still trying tho....

 

[kishnabe]

Sucks for isner!

 

[KeithL]

I know John's moving very clumsy on clay but you've got to give him credit for playing the way that he's playing so far.

Also, I don't know why John doesn't use that slice backhand more often, esp. when he's out of position.

 

[swordtennis]

I know John's moving very clumsy on clay but you've got to give him credit for playing the way that he's playing so far.

Also, I don't know why John doesn't use that slice backhand more often, esp. when he's out of position.

He needs 2 do that more. There r many things he can develop. Who is his coach? he needs a brad Gilbert or a Stefanki....

 

[babbette]

lmao omg the cam man is having too much fun. :lol:

the commie-he's such a poser that christiano ronaldo :lol:

 

[iriraz]

What is Lopez doing in the crowd.Isn`t he supposed to play later on?

 

[cucio]

Nadal draws the most crowd and the celebs to the matches, but Nico Almagro is playing the best tennis this week. I know what ticket I would pick if I was offered both.

 

[vortex1]

Nadal draws the most crowd and the celebs to the matches, but Nico Almagro is playing the best tennis this week. I know what ticket I would pick if I was offered both.

I thought Gulbis-Youzhny was the most high quality match this week.

 

[swordtennis]

Cmon Big John and dig and lose this set 6-4! What a service game 40-0!

 

[cucio]

I thought Gulbis-Youzhny was the most high quality match this week.

Didn't see that one, sorry.

 

[shadows]

I thought Gulbis-Youzhny was the most high quality match this week.

Almagro is playing great tennis. Gulbis-Youzhny was very nice, and I didn't see it but I hear Baggy vs Ferrer was a contender for best clay match of the year?

 

[djokovicgonzalez2010]

Baghdatis vs Ferrer= amazing

 

[cucio]

Baggy vs Ferru was lots of drama and a huge display of big heart from both, awesome fight. But I take Sod-Magro on pure shotmaking ability, it was out of a kung fu movie, only in tennis.

 

[hostingtrouble]

nadal 7-5 6-3

 

[selesian]

Anyone else notice that Rafa has speeded up the time between serves?

 

[hostingtrouble]

isner is just a big guy but slow footwork

 

[hostingtrouble]

isner can´t even volley, maybe it is because the train trip and all that. Rafa is second best, behind roger

 

[vortex1]

nadal 7-5 6-3

Match isn't over.

 

[swordtennis]

Isner acing on clay. I love it! If he just had a bit more game. Sigh...

 

[vortex1]

Rafa will have to serve it out.

 

[swordtennis]

isner can´t even volley, maybe it is because the train trip and all that. Rafa is second best, behind roger

He lost in a clay final on Sunday. Lots of travel. His arm is a bit tired.

 

[KeithL]

isner can´t even volley, maybe it is because the train trip and all that. Rafa is second best, behind roger

Second best as in volley?? LOL.

 

[cucio]

nadal 7-5 6-3

For a first post you certainly made sure of making a big entrance. :neutral: Thanks for your contribution.

 

[hostingtrouble]

nadal won, i am in madrid

 

[Bud]

Nadal 7-5, 6-4

 

[dmt]

can anyone post the stats?

 

[Semi-Pro]

Nadal 7-5 6-4.

BINGO! :mrgreen:

And last match I was one game off!

 

[swordtennis]

Good win 4 Nadal. Isner played tough just lost a couple breaks.

 

[hostingtrouble]

Second best as in volley?? LOL.

I was talking about second best in his game. Not volley.

 

[KeithL]

Congrats Nadal. You are my pick for the tourney in the ATP draw chanllenge. So please win this.

John, get some rest and take them down in doubles. Hope your arm is ok.

 

[babbette]

Anyone else notice that Rafa has speeded up the time between serves?

he has ronaldo to attend to.

VAMOS RAFA!